Tom Bricker Archive
Epcot’s World Showcase is often considered boring, unless you like to drink around the world or do some snacking. For its size, it has one of the worst ride distributions in all of Walt Disney World, and more “educational films” than most guests will tolerate. After Disney’s Animal Kingdom, it’s probably the second-most divisive large-scale
The Zenitar 16mm f/2.8 fisheye lens is the go-to budget fisheye lens for photographers using full frame DSLRs. At only around $225, it allows you to have a fisheye lens in your bag without breaking the bank on something you might use sparingly (or not, if you’re me). Regular readers of the site will know
Prior to our trip, when I roughly planned the itinerary, I didn’t give much thought to what “Land of the Rising Sun” means. I quickly surmised what it means when I checked sunrise times to figure out when I’d have to be up if I wanted to photograph the sunrise. Each morning while we were
The Sigma 17-70mm f/2.8-4 DC Macro OS HSM is a kit lens upgrade. A slightly faster lens with more range and better image quality. As part of the “Contemporary” line, it’s one of the ‘new-look’ Sigma lenses, and its overall and build quality support this designation. As far as these new lines go, it’s another
Those who follow the Disneyland rumor mill are no doubt aware of the reports that on September 28, 2013, the Court of Angels (Court des Anges) in New Orleans Square is slated to close as part of an expansion of Club 33. Per these rumors, the Court of Angels will become the new entrance to
First off, apologies for the two week gap between installments in this trip report. Each part takes a lot of time to put together…and I may or may not have gotten a bit distracted by Disney Infinity! After our snack fest in Adventureland, we crossed the Hub and headed back to Tomorrowland. Since there are
Disney Infinity is a free roaming, toy-based video game that allows players to explore the Disney universe with their favorite characters. This review of Disney Infinity covers the Starter Pack, which is available for the Wii, PS3, Xbox 360, Nintendo 3DS, and Wii U. The starter pack costs $75, with additional character toys, power discs,
The visual identity of Tokyo Disneyland’s Tomorrowland is almost impossible to describe. Thanks to rolling changes in the land over the years without a wholesale overhaul to the overarching sense of design aesthetics and style of the land itself, you have what can best be described as a veritable World Showcase of “the future/alien/monster-stuff.” Except
The Muppet Movie “The Original Classic” – Nearly 35th Anniversary Edition (Blu-ray + Digital Copy) comes out right as Muppet Fever is heating up again (did it ever cool down?) as audiences anxiously await next year’s Muppets Most Wanted (after seeing an extended sequence from the upcoming film at the 2013 Disney D23 Expo, my
Our Nikon D3200 review includes specs and sample photos, plus comparisons to other DSLR cameras so you can determine whether the Nikon D3200 crop sensor digital camera is right for you. For those unfamiliar with the Nikon D3200, it’s an entry level DSLR. Spec-wise, the D3200 is fairly impressive given its small size and price.
The next day would be our first visit to Tokyo Disneyland. We were enthusiastic about this thanks to a few key attractions, like Pooh’s Hunny Hunt and Monster’s Inc. Ride and Go Seek, but otherwise the real draw was probably snacking and just wandering around to see details. We had heard that it was essentially
